Why Box and Dropbox are Not Document Management
The advantages of the cloud are rich as a software delivery model, but the core functionality of many cloud platforms is still pretty anemic when compared to their on-premise counterparts—a deficiency that's readily apparent in the area of enterprise document
Workflow is Taking Document Management to the Next Level
There's no doubt that augmenting, or in some cases, replacing, physical filing cabinets with an enterprise document management system can deliver a ton of benefit from an efficiency standpoint. But in order to wring the most out of document management,
So Why Are Files Still So Hard to Find?
Enterprise document management software is all about faster access to the content and knowledge that can facilitate better decision-making and make workers more productive. But in many cases, document management software is so hard to use and files so difficult
How to Institute Document Retention Policies With Legs
Formalizing a document retention policy is a key piece of any enterprise content management (ECM) roll out, yet putting those policies into practice is where many organizations trip up in terms of effective deployment. A document retention schedule helps support an
Square Peg Round Hole – SharePoint as Document Management
In challenging economies, it’s only natural that many businesses will try to “make do” with things and systems that they already have on hand. Unfortunately, it’s often the case that something will be re-purposed for a task that, while it
To Cloud or Not To Cloud: The Ultimate ECM Question
It's the rare organization that hasn't taken some form of cloud-based software for a spin. Salesforce.com, the CRM company largely credited as the poster child for Software as a Service (SaaS), is a mainstream player in the enterprise today and
ECM Takes the Mobile Plunge
If you harbor any doubts about the mobile workforce, look around you. On the commuter rail, in the local coffee shop, on the playground--pretty much everywhere you cast a glance--there are people conducting business on devices as they go about
Understanding Information Governance
Somewhere within a discussion of the merits of enterprise content management, the concept of information governance sneaks in. It's not always well received and it's often misunderstood. But for companies far along the maturity curve of digitizing and centralizing critical
Regulatory Compliance – a huge concern
Regulatory compliance, whether governmental or a self-regulating body, has always been a primary concern of business. In recent years, a number of comprehensive regulations have come into effect due to financial scandals involving several financial institutions. Both Sarbanes-Oxley and Dodd-Frank